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"Learning the benefits of prescribed burns" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
   Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office hosted over 30 attendees for the “Gulf Coast Prescribed Burning Informational Meeting” recently.  County Extension Agent Greg Baker mentioned possibly putting together a burn association for Matagorda County.
Photo courtesy of Dan Shook A fire caused extensive damage to a House near Blessing last week.

Photo courtesy of Dan Shook A fire caused extensive damage to a House near Blessing last week.

Crews fight Blessing house fire for 5 hours

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
   Five fire departments and the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department responded to a house fire at 346 Private Road 821, Bay City, near Blessing, at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4.  The units answering the call were the Blessing, Midfield, Palacios, Markham and Bay City volunteer fire departments.

Juvenile in custody for drive-by shooting in Baywood subdivision

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
   Bay City police officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Baywood Drive area after multiple gunshots were reported at around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2.  Dispatch received several calls of multiple shots in the area and officers were able to locate a video of the suspect vehicle.

Woman arrested after tractor stolen at gunpoint

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
   Bay City Police Officer Glen Davis saw an orange tractor driving in the 2900 Block of FM 3156 in Bay City around 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2.   Davis had reason to believe the tractor may have been stolen, reports show.
Courtesy photo As the county continues to navigate cybersecurity challenges, County Judge Bobby Seiferman shared this photo late last week showing “the exceptional teamwork exhibited by our county employees in helping one another.” On Monday morning, all county offices reopened with limited services, and “our team has been working diligently around the clock to rapidly restore the county's operations,” the judge said.

Courtesy photo As the county continues to navigate cybersecurity challenges, County Judge Bobby Seiferman shared this photo late last week showing “the exceptional teamwork exhibited by our county employees in helping one another.” On Monday morning, all county offices reopened with limited services, and “our team has been working diligently around the clock to rapidly restore the county's operations,” the judge said.

Overcoming cybersecurity malware attack: County announces progress, next steps

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
   Matagorda County is pleased to announce significant progress in recovering from the recent cybersecurity malware attack that impacted county systems.

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"County works on tax collection in wake of cyber breach" by: Mike Reddell

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
   Paying county taxes in the wake of Matagorda County’s recent ransomware attack was the main topic at Commissioners Court’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 3.  County Judge Bobby Seiferman began the session focused on the tax situation and asked Tax Assessor-Collector Becky Cook to update the court.
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